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Cussons Family History

Cussons Surname Meaning

see Cussens and Cousins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cussons family from?

You can see how Cussons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cussons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Cussons families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cussons's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cussons families in 1891.
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What did your Cussons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cussons. 34% of Cussons men worked as a Retired Farmer and 70% of Cussons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cussons were Joiner and Household Duties Unpaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Farmer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cussons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussons census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 346 immigration records available for the last name Cussons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Cussons. For the veterans among your Cussons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cussons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cussons in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2000.

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